Splits, break-ups, and divorce topics are all the rage these days in headline news. For those exotic car owners and lovers who are fans of F1 Racing, it’s been a strange year thus far — and not one that’s been feeling very lovey dovey. Massive debates have raged back and forth about the future of Formula One racing. Now, the BBC reports that the rift between the event organizers and the main competitors who were threatening to break away may have come to an amicable decision.
HISTORY OF THE F1 – FIAÂ RIFT
Formula One auto competition has been big news for more than just the races and which drivers are winning lately (in case you have not heard). The big news is the divide between the Event owner and organization who are in a position of power and the teams who bring a huge fan base and following to the sport.
The Event organization, controlled almost wholly by recently divorced 78-year-old billionaire Bernie Ecclestone, has been accused of setting illogical and restrictive “arbitrary” rules that limit competitors use of advanced technology and engineering skills.
Rules and restrictions, including selecting event venues, has long been rumored to be set by whim or spite by the eccentric and demanding man. Reputed to be …Â Details
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The FIA has issued the entry list for next season’s F1 world championship and it features all of the existing teams and the three new ones who entered last week.
Meanwhile more details of the deal which saved F1, brokered by Luca di Montezemolo, Max Mosley and Bernie Ecclestone, are staring to emerge. The crucial points are that the rules for next year will be the same as 2009, costs will be brought right down, but there will be no budget cap and the teams and manufacturers have committed to the sport until at least 2012.
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Following a thrilling victory in Barcelona, when he overtook Yamaha teammate Jorge Lorenzo in the very last corner of the race, reigning MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi revealed he has set a couple of new challenges for the future. Aside from going after his 100th win in the FIM Road Racing World Championship, Rossi is also looking to debut in the famous North American NASCAR Series or the 24 Hours of Le Mans race.
First thing’s first, however, as Rossi admitted the first objective is to clinch his 100th win in the series. The Italian rider admitted this will more than likely come during the course of this year, as he needs to keep winning races if he wants to defend his world title. As he goes for both targets this season, at least one more win is a must in 2009.
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Motor racing chief Max Mosley made clear on Tuesday he would not be forced out of office by teams and car manufacturers threatening to set up their own Formula One championship.
In a combative letter to all member clubs, the International Automobile Federation (FIA) president indicated that he was minded instead to seek re-election as head of the governing body.
“Over recent weeks it has become increasingly clear that one of the objectives of the dissident teams is that I should resign,” Mosley said in the letter seen by Reuters.
“However, in light of the attack on the mandate you have entrusted to me, I must now …Â
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